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RIP Warnie!  5 Legendary Moments From Shane Warne’s Glorious Career That Are An Inspiration To Every Cricket Fan

RIP Warnie! 5 Legendary Moments From Shane Warne’s Glorious Career That Are An Inspiration To Every Cricket Fan

One of the most legendary cricketers of our times, Shane Warne, 52, is no more. Shane had a glorious career in cricket. One of the best bowlers in the history of cricket, he was loved by fans all over the globe.

Shane Warne’s team released a statement following his demise. The statement said, “Shane was found unresponsive in his villa and despite the best efforts of medical staff, he could not be revived. The family requests privacy at this time and will provide further details in due course.”

The world is moaning the loss of this cricket icon. Shane achieved multiple feats throughout his career. The world will cherish the legacy of this king spinner.

1,000 International Wickets

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Warne was one of the only two bowlers to have ever breached the remarkable 1000-wicket mark in international cricket’s history. In his career, Shane took 1001 wickets and this number is a dream for thousands of bowlers around the world.

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Quickest Player To Reach 200 Wickets

In just 1440 days, Shane Warne managed to hit the 200 wickets mark in his test career. He was the quickest bowler to reach this milestone. The number remains aspirational for every young cricketer.

Chosen As The Wisden Cricketers of the Year Twice

Shane Warne’s charismatic persona and cricketing skills led to his admission in the Wisden Cricketers of the Year List 1994. After a few years, he was once again picked for the prestigious record in the year 2002. Every cricket fan knows what an honour it is to be included in the Wisden Cricketers of the Year list.

Incredible Batting Record

There is a super interesting record that was made by Shane and you might find it hard to believe! The cricketer holds the record of scoring the most runs (3154) without scoring a century. Now that’s how you do it Warnie style!

Second Highest Five-Wicket Hauls 

The second-highest number of five-wicket hauls, 37, was taken by Warne in Tests. This is the second most in the format’s history and outstanding achievement.

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There won’t be another king spin like Shane Warne. This is not just a loss to Australian cricket but also to the world cricket. Goodbye, Warnie!

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04 Mar 2022

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